After applying the lessons of this business strategy tool to problems with patient care, Mercy St. Vincent’s, an Ohio-based medical center found that it was able to improve its quality by the more traditional metrics it initially turned away from.
By Lawrence G | December 14, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
When upgrading these essential operational tools, some facilities could be making errors that are potentially compromising patient care.
By Lawrence G | December 13, 2011 | Electronic Medical Records News |
Even though doctors have been transitioning to electronic medical records software and eprescribing tools recently, many experts say that patients are the ones who are more quickly adapting to the use of new technology for their medical care.
By Lawrence G | December 12, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
Over the past few years, studies have shown that while many patients are embracing new medical technology that could allow them to improve their health, some doctors have been hesitant to make similar upgrades to their facilities.
By Lawrence G | December 9, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
According to a new report by the Ponemon Institute – a Michigan-based research group, the U.S. healthcare industry could be losing an average of more than $6 billion annually due to data breaches.
By Lawrence G | December 8, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
In total, the researchers found that more than 50 percent of community pharmacies were receiving less than 15 percent of these documents electronically.
By Lawrence G | December 7, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
On November 30, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that doctors and small medical facilities who enter into EMR incentive programs in 2011 won’t be required to meet Stage 2 of meaningful use until 2014, effectively pushing back the deadline by an entire calendar year.
By Lawrence G | December 6, 2011 | Healthcare Laws and Regulations |
While the managers of small medical facilities were likely aware of the fact that healthcare IT workers are playing an increasingly large part in the industry’s day-to-day operations, a new report indicated that certain professional positions are also increasing in stature.
By Lawrence G | December 5, 2011 | Healthcare IT |
While many recent reports have detailed the sometimes complex processes doctors and small medical facilities need to embark on when installing electronic medical records software, healthcare professionals indicate that this time can be beneficial in areas outside of patient care.
By Lawrence G | December 2, 2011 | Electronic Medical Records News |
On November 30, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new press release meant to address the state of health information technology and its use in today’s medical facilities.
By Lawrence G | December 1, 2011 | Healthcare Laws and Regulations |